I decided to start blogging about Jordan from the moment I found out I was pregnant. Jordan was born with a little arm that didn't grow like most babies. Her left arm stopped just above the elbow. Now I'm committed to making sure Jordan gets everything out of life. We feel blessed to be the parents of a very special little girl.

4.20.2006

My girl is getting so big. I didn't really think about the weight check they did for Jordan at Shriners. But I heard them say something about 7-point-something kilograms. I just did a conversion of what 16 pounds is in kilograms: It's 7.2 kg. That means Jordan is probably around 16 pounds. 16 pounds!!

We have Jordan's big 4 month doctor's appointment next Thursday. I look forward to seeing how she's breaking weight records. Of course, if she continues to not eat while she's at "school," she could easily lose some of that weight by next week. I'll pretend not to worry about that.

I bought Jordan a very, very sweet 2 dollar sun hat. I took a TON of pictures of her in it yesterday. I downloaded the pictures into my computer today. It's awesome. Cute kid. Fun to stare at. She was so full of smiles today. Oh -- And I got to enjoy the first true reason why a minivan is so great. After Jordan's doctor's appointment this morning, she was HUNGRY. So I put her in her car seat and started the van up to take her to school... When I realized, I was driving a portable living room. The chairs are roomy and comfy enough to pull the baby out of her car seat, turn on my iPod and feed her. Kind of cool... In a strange Mommy way.

About Me

I am passionate about social media and advocacy. In the journalism world, I am the manager of social communications and social training at AARP. I recently joined the team in October 2012 after managing KOMU-TV8's online properties and teach social networking and community at the Missouri School of Journalism. I was a member of the inaugural class of the Reynolds Journalism Institute Fellowship in 2008-09. I speak on the power of social media in business, journalism, higher ed and non-profit world. I am also passionate about social media and advocacy.

I am a special needs advocate and share my stories and lessons as a parent of a child who was born with a physical difference on Born Just Right. I am married with two kids and a dog. I'm a fan of technology, running, photography and listening to live music with my husband.

If you're interested in hiring me to train your organization on using social tools, or show your organization how the web will change communication internally and externally, just let me know. I also speak to special needs organizations about advocating for your kids and letting parents know we can all work together to get our kids the support they deserve. The connections we make in person and online can go a long way in getting the support you're craving.